Siliguri, 12th February: A youth has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a specially-abled minor in Siliguri. The accused has been identified as 20-year-old Raju Bagadia, a resident of Rajasthan.
According to police sources, a group from Rajasthan arrived in Siliguri a few days ago for business and rented a house in Ward No. 01. It is alleged that a youth from this group attempted to rape a disabled minor living in the neighborhood.
The minor’s maternal uncle stated that about three to four days ago, some women and youths from Rajasthan rented a house near his residence under Pradhan Nagar Police Station. He explained that his niece, who is unable to walk due to her disability, lives with him and his sister.
On Tuesday afternoon, while returning home from work, he heard his niece screaming and rushed to her room. There, he found the youth attempting the heinous act.
The locals, upon learning about the incident, confronted the group from Rajasthan. The police from Pradhan Nagar Police Station were informed and quickly reached the scene to control the situation.
The accused youth initially fled but was later arrested by the police. On Wednesday, he was presented in Siliguri court. Further investigation into the incident is underway.